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Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya

Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the consecration of a Hindu temple in the city of Ayodhya to be marked as another Diwali.

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Peak business groups are supporting an increase in weeks offered under the paid parental leave scheme, but have asked for small tweaks in the proposed laws.

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

The Australian Education Union says the federal government must do more to ensure public schools are fully funded to provide every opportunity to Australians.

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Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

The firm behind a controversial asbestos-contaminated park will wait for official advice before testing other sites for the same potentially harmful material.

Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support

Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support

Victoria's opposition has withdrawn its support for Indigenous treaty negotiations, citing concerns about cultural heritage laws.

Women trying to flee DV held back by income management

Women trying to flee DV held back by income management

Indigenous, legal and community advocates have told a Senate inquiry that compulsory income management doesn't work and can have dire unintended consequences.

Gender pain gap inquiry to look into women's suffering

Gender pain gap inquiry to look into women's suffering

Women affected by health issues like periods, pregnancy, birth and postnatal care often feel overlooked, prompting an inquiry into the gender pain gap.

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Golden ticket visa for big-spending investors shelved

Golden ticket visa for big-spending investors shelved

Golden ticket visa for big-spending investors shelved

Golden ticket visa for big-spending investors shelved

A visa scheme aimed at enticing big-spending investors to Australia has been scrapped amid fears it was exploited by corrupt foreign officials and criminals.

DP World warns of more port strikes due to bargaining

DP World warns of more port strikes due to bargaining

DP World warns of more port strikes due to bargaining

DP World warns of more port strikes due to bargaining

Executives for DP World say new multi-employer bargaining laws would lead to further port strikes across Australia as its own pay dispute continues.

Minns rejects claim hate speech review targets Muslims

Minns rejects claim hate speech review targets Muslims

Minns rejects claim hate speech review targets Muslims

Minns rejects claim hate speech review targets Muslims

The NSW premier has been accused of disregarding advice and marginalising Muslims with a review of the state's hate speech laws.

PM looking for extra dollars for those 'doing it tough'

PM looking for extra dollars for those 'doing it tough'

PM looking for extra dollars for those 'doing it tough'

PM looking for extra dollars for those 'doing it tough'

Cost-of-living relief could be on the way as inflation begins to soften and politicians rush back to Canberra to find ways to ease the pressure on Australians.

Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal

Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal

Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal

Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal

Hundreds more petajoules of gas will be made available thanks to a government commitment with energy giants Esso and Woodside.

Ron DeSantis ends struggling 2024 White House run

Ron DeSantis ends struggling 2024 White House run

Ron DeSantis ends struggling 2024 White House run

Ron DeSantis ends struggling 2024 White House run

Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has suspended his fading campaign for the Republican nomination and endorsed bitter rival Donald Trump.

Cost of living pressures mount on first cabinet meeting

Cost of living pressures mount on first cabinet meeting

Cost of living pressures mount on first cabinet meeting

Cost of living pressures mount on first cabinet meeting

Anthony Albanese's cabinet is meeting in Canberra more than a week before parliament resumes as living costs raise pressure on households and government.

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Framework a 'crucial tool' to cut gender-based violence

The federal government has unveiled a new framework to be used to provide consistent messaging about consent to stop gender-based violence.

Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission

Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from the Middle East to criticism of the government's designation of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

Biden speaks with Netanyahu on Gaza, Palestinian state

US President Joe Biden discussed his vision for peace in the Middle East and a two state-solution in a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said.

Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

The Queensland government has announced a six-month independent review of the fire and emergency services department's workforce complaints.

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Vic urged to follow UN safeguards in youth prisons

Human rights and legal advocates have written an open letter to the Victorian government urging it to implement a UN safeguards in the state's youth prisons.

By-election date set for former premier's seat

The seat of Inala has been held by the Palaszczuk family since it was first contested in 1992. It will be up for grabs in March when a by-election is held.

Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced

Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.

NSW agriculture, biosec head gone after a decade in job

A senior public servant and former meat industry leader has departed abruptly after a 10-year stint, drawing questions about the future of his department.

Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with counterparts from the United Arab Emirates during the final stage of her week in the Middle East.

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

In its latest assessment of the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund says growth is set to slow, despite more resilience than other nations.

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.

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